Suspects in Worcester reportedly tried to flush drugs, toss money

One man allegedly, and unsuccessfully, tried to flush heroin down the toilet, and another threw cash out of a third-floor window in a drug bust on Rodney Street.

Police said they had a warrant to search the third floor of 28 Rodney St. Tuesday evening after an investigation concluded 22-year-old Joel Rosario was selling drugs out of the apartment.

Officers forced their way in, and saw Mr. Rosario come out of the bathroom, in which the toilet was still running. Police said they looked in the toilet and saw a bag of heroin still floating. Officers also saw a man throw cash out the window and slam it shut.

In addition to Mr. Rosario, police found Jorge Lopez and Miguel Marines inside the apartment.

Police said the search turned up a sandwich bag containing eight small bags of marijuana, digital scales, numerous plastic bags, cellphones, and $3,382 in cash.

An additional $290 was found outside, and a search of Mr. Marines produced two individually wrapped bags of marijuana, police said.

Mr. Rosario was charged with heroin possession (second or subsequent offense), possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute (second or subsequent offense), and conspiracy to violate drug laws.

Mr. Lopez, 21, of 28 Rodney St., was charged with possession of heroin with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, and conspiracy to violate drug laws.

Mr. Marines, 19, of 34 Beacon St., was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and conspiracy to violate drug laws.